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Brazilian researchers observed increased connections between neurons in rodents after inducing an increase in the synthesis of hevin – a glycoprotein naturally produced by astrocytes.

Research proposes action fronts to increase the organizational capacity of these units in municipalities; expanded coordination with other areas is one of the next steps for the sector.

With the support of FAPESP, the CCDEP should incorporate new computational methodologies to improve the production of essential information in the state of São Paulo.

At the 2nd FAPESP 2025 Conference, the French anthropologist and ethnologist Michel Agier exposed the ethical and political limits of contemporary society. He proposed the African concepts of Zumunti, Teranga and Ubuntu as cosmopolitical horizons for a common life.

The conclusion comes from a study that followed 805 Brazilians in their 50s for eight years. The results underscore the need for increased attention to hearing health as a way to prevent dementia.

This natural protein, called CelOCE, was obtained at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials and can be immediately incorporated into the industrial process. The discovery was published in the journal Nature.

With the support of FAPESP, Santa Food Tech has developed a model to transform urban areas into laboratories of sustainability; the initiative is already implemented in four micro-regions of the state capital and in Guarulhos.

Study in hamsters paves way for development of nasal sprays and other products to fight several viral diseases, including HIV/AIDS, shingles and influenza.

In an article published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo discuss the need for the production chain to adopt emission reduction practices.

The center is a research unit dedicated to exploring and developing advanced data science and artificial intelligence solutions with a focus on improving the efficiency, innovation and competitiveness of industries.

Analysis of the gut microbiota of more than 700 babies also showed that breastfeeding was a protective factor, mitigating the problem in those who consumed industrialized products. The study underscores the importance of breastfeeding and avoiding foods high in sugar, saturated fat, salt and chemical additives.

Through experiments with mice, scientists from the State University of Campinas have shown that physical activity induces immune cells involved in the inflammatory process to acquire an anti-inflammatory profile. The finding opens the way to new therapeutic approaches.

The samples were taken from the bottom of a lake in the Ipiranga Fountains State Park. The analysis showed a strong correlation between industrialization, population growth and increased concentrations of pollutants.

System integrated into a backpack is equipped with a camera and tactile signals that vibrate to warn of the presence of objects above the waist.

Among the 36 authors, André Morandini, director of the Center for Marine Biology of the University of São Paulo, presents the results of studies supported by FAPESP.

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo compared the performance of people diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and healthy individuals, identifying the main tasks that can signal the presence of the syndrome.

The Governor of the state of São Paulo visited the site to learn about the FAPESP-supported pilot project, which is a global pioneer and could boost sustainable energy in Brazil.

In an article in Nature Sustainability, researchers from Brazil and the United States point out the advantages of fish farming over livestock farming, but warn of the need for stricter environmental regulations to prevent the activity from becoming an additional pressure on the biome.

This is the finding of a study that followed 352 pairs of newborns and their mothers in the cities of Guarulhos and São Paulo (Brazil). Changes observed in the first two months of life may increase future risk of obesity and diabetes.

Coordinators of the FAPESP Program for the South Atlantic and Antarctica begin mapping São Paulo’s ocean science at an event in Santos.

The most robust estimate ever made in the biome shows that hunting, predation by domestic dogs, livestock diseases and competition with wild boars are among the main anthropogenic influences. Scientists used an innovative method involving trained dogs and fecal DNA analysis.

A group of scientists supported by FAPESP is studying a new strain of bacteria in consortium with rhizobia, microorganisms that biologically fix nitrogen, an essential nutrient for crops.

The rodent experiment, conducted at the State University of Campinas, highlighted the involvement of the hnRNP A1 molecule in maintaining the integrity of the myelin sheath – a fatty layer that protects neurons and facilitates communication between them. The findings pave the way for potential therapies.

Results from a FAPESP-supported research center pave the way for expanding the use of photodynamic therapy in the fight against skin cancer.

Workshop brought together Brazilian and American experts to discuss new opportunities for collaborative research in the face of increasing volumes of information, the rise of artificial intelligence, the imminent arrival of quantum computing, and the mass production of fake news.

Inaugurated at a ceremony held at the University of São Paulo on March 31st, the FAPESP-funded center aims to tackle complex problems such as climate urgency, inequality and deindustrialization.

The topic was discussed during the first event of the FAPESP Conferences 2025 series, with guest speaker Ane Alencar, Director of Science at the Amazon Environmental Research Institute.

Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo and the Butantan Institute are working on an improved version of the antibothropic serum, with more neutralizing antibodies and fewer proteins associated with side effects.

Company developed with the support of FAPESP a process to transform by-products into high-tech materials for batteries.

Rodents fed a diet rich in soluble fiber coped better with a microorganism that causes diarrhea and can lead to death in debilitated patients. Researchers observed that acetate – a compound produced by the gut microbiota when fiber is digested – helps modulate the immune response.